I've Got Your Number: A Novel

Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier. She is about to marry her ideal man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her “happily ever after” begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill but in the panic that follows, her phone is stolen. As she paces shakily around the lobby, she spots an abandoned phone in a trash can. Finders keepers! Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect! Well, perfect except that the phone’s owner, businessman Sam Roxton, doesn’t agree.

Twenties Girl

When the spirit of Lara's great-aunt Sadie - a feisty, demanding girl with firm ideas about fashion, love, and the right way to dance - mysteriously appears, she has one last request: Lara must find a missing necklace that had been in Sadie's possession for more than 75 years, and Sadie cannot rest without it. Lara, on the other hand, has a number of ongoing distractions.

Can You Keep a Secret?

Emma Corrigan has a long list of secrets, one of which is that she is afraid of flying. Coming back from a thoroughly ruinous sales trip to Glasgow, the plane she is on encounters some air turbulence, and she ends up spilling her guts to the handsome American sitting next to her. He gets to hear that she fibbed to get her current job and that she has never been able to satisfactorily find her G-spot. Then, the plane lands...and the American turns up in her life again. He's the CEO of her company....

My Not So Perfect Life: A Novel

Everywhere Katie Brenner looks, someone else is living the life she longs for, particularly her boss, Demeter Farlowe. Demeter is brilliant and creative, lives with her perfect family in a posh townhouse, and wears the coolest clothes. Katie's life, meanwhile, is a daily struggle - from her dismal rental to her oddball flatmates to the tense office politics she's trying to negotiate. No wonder Katie takes refuge in not-quite-true Instagram posts, especially as she's desperate to make her dad proud.

Finding Audrey

An anxiety disorder disrupts 14-year-old Audrey's daily life. She has been making slow but steady progress with Dr. Sarah, but when Audrey meets Linus, her brother's gaming teammate, she is energized. She connects with him. Audrey can talk through her fears with Linus in a way she's never been able to do with anyone before. As their friendship deepens and her recovery gains momentum, a sweet romantic connection develops, one that helps not just Audrey but also her entire family.

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Sophie Kinsella's debut is a romp through the perils of shopping and spending, spending, spending! Becky can't resist a sale, and she's only a little overdrawn on her VISA. Readers will laugh aloud at Becky's retail adventures as she finds new and creative ways to relieve her increasingly credit card debt. Emily Gray's narration bounces along with Becky and her buying whims, while delivering a humorous account of what happens when credit goes bad.

Sleeping Arrangements

Chloe needs a holiday. She's sick of making wedding dresses, her partner Philip has troubles at work, and the whole family wants a break. Her wealthy friend Gerard has offered the loan of his luxury villa in Spain - perfect.

The Hating Game: A Novel

Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. She's charming and accommodating and prides herself on being loved by everyone at Bexley & Gamin. Everyone except for coldly efficient, impeccably attired, physically intimidating Joshua Templeman. And the feeling is mutual.

The Knockoff: A Novel

When Imogen returns to work at Glossy after six months away, she can barely recognize her own magazine. Eve, fresh out of Harvard Business School, has fired "the gray hairs", put the managing editor in a supply closet, stopped using the landlines, and hired a bevy of manicured and questionably attired underlings who text and tweet their way through meetings.

Here's Looking at You

The new novel from the bestselling author of You Had Me At Hello. Anna Alessi - history expert, possessor of a lot of hair and an occasionally filthy mouth - seeks nice man for intelligent conversation and Mills & Boon moments. Despite the oddballs that keep turning up on her dates, Anna couldn't be happier. As a 30-something with a job she loves, life has turned out better than she dared dream.

Nine Women, One Dress: A Novel

Natalie is a Bloomingdale's salesgirl mooning over her lawyer ex-boyfriend, who's engaged to someone else after just two months. Felicia has been quietly in love with her boss for 17 years and has one night to finally make the feeling mutual. Andie is a private detective who specializes in gathering evidence on cheating husbands - a skill she unfortunately learned from her own life - and lands a case that may restore her faith in true love.

Surprise Me: A Novel

After being together for 10 years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage; they have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other's sentences. However, a trip to the doctor projects they will live another 68 years together, and panic sets in. They never expected "until death do us part" to mean seven decades. In the name of marriage survival, they quickly concoct a plan to keep their relationship fresh and exciting.

The Wedding Girl

At the age of 18, in that first golden Oxford summer, Milly was up for anything. Rupert and his American lover, Allan, were an important part of her new, exciting life, so when Rupert suggested to her that she and Allan should get married to keep Allan in the country, Milly didn't hesitate. Ten years later, Milly is a very different person and engaged to Simon - who is wealthy, serious, and believes her to be perfect.

Always the Bridesmaid

The brilliant new summer best seller from Lindsey Kelk, author of the I Heart series. Everyone loves a bridesmaid. Except Maddie, who's perpetually asked to be one. Everyone loves a wedding. Except Maddie's best friend, who's getting divorced. And everyone loves the way Maddie's so happy backstage. Except Maddie herself. One best friend is in wedding countdown while the other heads for marriage meltdown.

And One Last Thing...

Lacey Terwilliger's shock and humiliation over her husband's philandering prompt her to add some bonus material to Mike's company newsletter: stunning Technicolor descriptions of the special brand of "administrative support" his receptionist gives him. The detailed mass e-mail to Mike's family, friends, and clients blows up in her face, and before one can say "instant urban legend", Lacey has become the pariah of her small Kentucky town and a media punch line....

The Gatecrasher

Madeleine Wickham is Sophie Kinsella, and is just as delicious as her internationally best-selling Shopaholic series. Madeleine Wickham's bitingly funny and edgy style keeps fans coming back for more. So hold onto your haute couture hats, as you dive into the fantastic world of Wickham!

Fitness Junkie: A Novel

When Janey Sweet, CEO of a couture wedding dress company, is photographed in the front row of a fashion show eating a bruffin - the delicious lovechild of a brioche and a muffin - her best friend and business partner, Beau, gives her an ultimatum: lose 30 pounds or lose your job. Sure, Janey has gained some weight since her divorce, and no, her beautifully cut trousers don't fit like they used to, so Janey throws herself headlong into the world of the fitness revolution.

You Had Me at Hello

What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling debut from Mhairi McFarlane. Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel. It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. It’s been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away. They’d been partners in crime and the best of friends. But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return. And along with it, the broken heart she’s never been able to mend.

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

Girls like Neve Slater don’t get gorgeous guys like William. But William’s been in L A for three years, and Neve’s been slimming down in preparation for his return. Then her sister Celia points out that if Neve wants William to think she's an experienced love-goddess then she’d better get some experience - a man to show her the ropes, like Celia’s colleague Max. And since he’s not Neve’s type, she certainly won’t fall for him...

The Identicals: A Novel

Harper Frost is laid back, easygoing. She doesn't care what anyone thinks of her. She likes a beer and a shot and wouldn't be caught dead wearing anything fashionable. She's inherited her father's run-down house on Martha's Vineyard, but she can't hold down a job, and her latest romantic disaster has the entire island talking. Tabitha Frost is dignified, refined. She prefers a fine wine and has inherited the impeccable taste of her mother, the iconic fashion designer Eleanor Roxie-Frost.

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: A Novel

Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she's thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy. But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond, the bumbling and deeply unhygienic IT guy from her office.

According to a Source: A Novel

Ella Warren loves her job working for celebrity news magazine The Life as an undercover reporter. Her evenings are spent using her alias to discreetly attend red carpet events, nightclubs, and Hollywood hotspots like the fabulous Chateau Marmont, where her eyes are always peeled for the next big celebrity story. When Ella's new Devil Wears Prada-type boss starts a not-so-friendly competition among the reporters to find an exclusive story or be fired, the stakes are higher than ever.

The Single Girl’s To-Do List

A hilarious and romantic standalone novel from the bestselling author of the I Heart series, Rachel Summers loves a to-do list: Boyfriend – Flat - Great job. NOT on the list: Being dumped - Best friends Emelie and Matthew ride to her rescue with an entirely new kind of list – The Single Girl’s To-Do List.

Publisher's Summary

Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose during lunch at one of London’s fanciest restaurants. But when his big question involves a trip abroad, not a trip down the aisle, she’s completely crushed. So when Ben, an old flame, calls her out of the blue and reminds Lottie of their pact to get married if they were both still single at 30, she jumps at the chance. No formal dates - just a quick march to the altar and a honeymoon on Ikonos, the sun-drenched Greek island where they first met years ago.

Their family and friends are horrified. Fliss, Lottie’s older sister, knows that Lottie can be impulsive - but surely this is her worst decision yet. And Ben’s colleague Lorcan fears that this hasty marriage will ruin his friend’s career. To keep Lottie and Ben from making a terrible mistake, Fliss concocts an elaborate scheme to sabotage their wedding night. As she and Lorcan jet off to Ikonos in pursuit, Lottie and Ben are in for a honeymoon to remember, for better...or worse.

I like a few of Kinsella's books tho I had to stop when her shopaholic had a baby because they jsut started getting bad. There's only so idiotic a person can be. I was wrong.

Imagine a world filled with idiots. Idiots so incompetent that they can't manage to put the hot dog in the muffin (or whatever the heck they were saying around the kid). Main Guy is having an early midlife crisis and wants to run away and get married with the chick he banged all summer holiday in Greece. They meet 15 years later and do just that. Main Girl is smart and so is he so you'd think they could have a coherent thought between them. No.

Main Girl just went through a whole breakup and feels old (33) so she jumps at the chance to finally get married despite the guy mentioning things from that hot sexy summer that she doesn't remember. Foreshadowing anyone? Main Girl's sister is also smart but manages to keep them from doing it no matter how lame her attempts are and how idiotic she is. Main Guy's lawyer is his closest best friend even though they don't really like each other - he also tries to stop the wedding but bungles it as well.

Main Girl's recently dumped EX is Mr. Clueless, who has dated her for 3 years, loves her, and can't figure out why she would think he was going to propose and doesn't really know if he wants to.

Really, the most interesting person in the whole story is the kid who is a pathological liar. Seriously. How hard is it to go to another hotel and get it on. Don't waste your credit, you'll just yell at your player and roll your eyes so much you get a headache.

Other reviewers criticize the foul language, but it isn't the use of profanity that is itself a problem: it is the characterization of Fliss, Richard and Ben. These are characters so negative and mean that the swearing just punctuates how foul and unlikeable they are. Not a problem in some books perhaps, but here these ugly personalities cause big problems:

1) Fliss is not only a central character, she is one of two protagonists, yet she is completely unsympathetic. This not only alienates the audience, it is agitating. She is really a self-centered, bitter woman. Hard to buy she loves her sister. She comes across as so crass and cold-hearted in her view of love and sex, that even her relationship with her young son cannot make her appear more loving. (The son does behave far too immature for his age...is this because he's special needs? If so, it's not clear; this isn't built up very well.)

2)Ben as a character is under-developed and inconsistent. Are we supposed to be glad these two are together or not? Is he a good guy or not? I don't think there's any harm in making him more likable, but he is just a pawn to move the plot forward. We never get inside his head, really, and his lack of integrity makes him annoying, also.

3) Small spoiler: Richard appears back on the scene: are we supposed to like him? Maybe some chapters from his perspective would help. But when we first meet him, he is such a bonehead, how can we want anything but for him to get lost, no matter how much he's described by Fliss in flattering ways. Fliss's opinion of him is unreliable because she's too neurotic and bitter and cold.

4) The only two likable characters are each paired with unlikeable characters. Big problem in a romance story because all I could find myself hoping for is Lottie and Lorcan to ditch the other three people, telling them where to stuff it, and run off together to never talk to the others. (If that's where the story is headed, then there is no clue of that by the half way mark.) So the majority of the story isn't light-hearted, funny romance but frustration that these nice people are stuck with such jerks. The story is in a constant state of tension with very little comic relief because these characters are such self centered downers.

The concept of chasing after two impulsive people to stop a wedding is an interesting one, and maybe it could be pulled off with different characterizations or with a different premise. But what they're trying to stop from happening, and the attitude and manner in which they try to stop it...well, it stretches way too far beyond suspension of disbelief. That element of crassness...it's too crude.

It's meant to be funny, and maybe there was some future comedy of errors/sexcapade film in mind when it was written. It doesn't ring true, though, and the chemistry is off, and it doesn't hold together or deliver happy laughs, just uncomfortable ones. It doesn't hit its mark.I want fun, cheerful, affable and charming characters when I read this genre. I pick it up to have my mood lifted, not to be annoyed. The bad language isn't the problem, it's just an example of what's wrong with the overall story.

The narrators, though, deliver such wonderful, lively performances that this audiobook still remains an enjoyable listen. And it is well-written and interesting overall. Just be sure you're in the right mood for it, ready to find amusement in the oddball circumstances and interplay between the dueling main characters. Let go of judgement and expectations, and just listen. It's too bad when critical thinking needs to be dialed back in order to enjoy a book. It's that sort of thing that gives "chick lit" a derogatory reputation. But, if you can do that, this is an entertaining production and still may rate better than much of the other romance drivel out there.

This was a cute little book I listened to between a few other intense stories. Its fine for an 'in-between' book if your looking for something light. Don't expect an epic tale here though; its just as predictable as any other story of its kind.

When you’re looking for a light, entertaining read (or listen!), Sophie Kinsella’s novels are a good bet. I have read or listened to several, and they continue to be fresh and fun.

This novel did not disappoint. It had moments where the plot seemed to be stalling, but then it would pick right back up, sometimes in an interesting new direction! And the two narrators—alternating and from each of the main characters’ perspective—were very good.

Bottom line—if you’re looking for an entertaining several hours, this book, with a cute plot and some giggles and plain old laugh-out-loud moments will fit the bill!

I really loved the narrators! Often, I am not a fan of books that alternate view points, but this one was very easy to follow and easy to get into because of how entertaining the narrators were throughout the story.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I really enjoyed this book! It was a light and fun listen, yet it had some interesting twists and turns.

Any additional comments?

I was hesitant to buy this book because of some of the negative reviews. I love Sophie Kinsella's (audio)books, so I was bummed to read that this book wasn't receiving very good reviews from some of her fans. However, I am glad I gave the book a try! It definitely kept me entertained.

Narrative was first person singular, flip-flopping between the two main female characters, Lottie & Fliss. The male characters are expressed through their actions and what the female characters think of what they are told versus what they observe. There are some laugh out loud moments of the slapstick variety, as well as some witty dialogue. Only problems I had were the slow beginning and how flaky the character of Lottie came across.

Jane Entwistle. She's great! I love listening to her narration. She's able to perfectly convey every emotion and doesn't leave me annoyed with her performance. She performs how she is suppose to by cultivating the story and not trying to show off her own acting skills.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They are able to bring a voice to the characters. I could have probably created an idea of what the characters sounded like but the narrators did a phenomenal job by actually bringing them to life.

Any additional comments?

I've listened to other audibles in this genre and this is such a great listen. I would highly recommend Jane Entwistle as a narrator.

The story opens with a flash forward by twenty days. It leaves you wondering, “what the …” Then one sister doesn’t get the ring the other is in the middle of a divorce. Kinsella uses each sister to get a perspective on the other’s life. It is really two stories for the price of one wrapped together thoughtfully. This approach gets you hooked quickly and you immediately start to speculate how is it all going to work out. One sister is more believable than the other, so you have suspend a little judgment – but you will like both characters.

The novel has three narrators and all with British accents. They do a good job but the narration does not make add anything to the novel – they are just readers – a bit impassive.

If you like this book, you might like “Wife By Wednesday” by ByBee this is another one of those romantic leaning novels with fun stitched in which I liked a bit more. If you are a hopeless romantic, then I’d give this a read – it worth it.